Visitors over the past few weeks may have noticed an upsurge in construction works in the city center, along with billboards celebrating “Roma per il giubileo”, Rome for the Jubilee. What is the Jubilee, and why is it important to know? Jubilee: what’s in a word First off, let’s talk basics: we are probably used […]
by C. P.
A smaller affair than Christmas, Easter celebrations are still a momentous occasion for Italians around the world, and Rome is especially invested in this holiday. This year’s festivities, re-calculated according to the Catholic calendar (it must be the first Sunday after the Easter full moon, which is the first full moon on or after March […]
As you plan your travel to Rome, you’ll have surely considered devoting part of your trip to the exploration of the Vatican area: St. Peter’s Basilica, with the Vatican Museums and – of course – the Sistine Chapel. This is on every tourist’s “must do”, after all, and there’s little deviation from the rule. At […]
It was just a while ago when visiting the Pantheon used to be a breeze: you walked right into the door and at the very most you could find a little bottleneck by the entrance where people assembled, unsure whether to ask for a ticket or an audioguide. Unfortunately, Covid hit and things were never […]
by C. P.
Over the past few days, the first half of the massive renovation works involving the church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza were unveiled – even though they’re still ongoing, they are a very good signal for the city, as this Baroque masterpiece had been closed for 5 years, since it was partly damaged by the terrible […]
by C. P.
A centuries-old celebration returns this month (although with a few changes in its programming due to anti-Covid measures) and it’s an unmissable one: the Festa de’ noantri. Festa de’ noantri: what’s in a name Since time immemorial, Trastevere residents have taken pride in their relative distance from Rome’s old city. The area was initially known […]
by C. P.
While Rome hides its medieval buildings very well (the Baroque and Renaissance palazzos much more obvious and ubiquitous), that doesn’t mean you can’t explore this part of its unique architecture.  Many buildings in the historic center are medieval but looking at them from the outside you would not be able to recognize, hidden […]
by C. P.
In all of Italy, the month of November is traditionally dedicated to the remembrance of each family’s dearly departed. The whole country comes together to commemorate those who have passed, particularly during the local “Day of the Dead”, at the very start of the month. However, taking a meditative walk into one of Rome’s cemeteries […]
As you’re watching the reports on the worldwide Coronavirus emergency, you might have noticed that images from Rome include footage of St. Peter’s Basilica partially covered in scaffolding. This is because a massive renovation effort has been planned before the lockdown was set: four years of works to restore the aesthetics and safety elements of […]
We know, we know. When you visit Rome (and Italy at large) you have just a few allocated days for your tours, visits and explorations. So what you do is try and fit as much as possible in there, giving priority to the main monuments, thinking you’ll find the time, eventually, for a second trip […]
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